Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Project Construction Specialist, along with the Construction Manager, is responsible for the daily direction and oversight of Infrastructure Technician teams, and for the organization and planning of work tasks and activities on assigned projects. The role utilizes a depth of experience and skills to effectively staff the project tasks from start‑up to closeout, achieving optimal productivity and safely delivering high‑quality results that meet or exceed company and customer expectations.

• Safety is our priority. Follow safe work practices that conform with the company safety program and client worksite policies, ensuring every person on the team stays accident free daily.
• Take ownership of and drive the safety program, ensuring that all safety standards are met and maintained.
• Participate in safety incident investigations, reviews, RCAs, and lessons learned.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality control programs.
• Participate in developing and implementing project plans and schedules.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a 5‑week look‑ahead schedule and upcoming project work.
• Assist in effective management of field workforce placement and allocation to meet or exceed project timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate with project management and procurement the scheduling of material shipments to the job site.
• Assist in developing training programs for field staffing that ensure company excellence.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert, providing solutions for technically complex issues and problems.
• Ensure installations comply with ANSI/TIA, BICSI, NEBS, and other relevant standards and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to field technicians, ensuring adherence to installation best practices and safety protocols.
• Ensure all company, department, and technical policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to.
• Act as the on‑site customer point of contact for construction‑operations related items.
• Attend and participate in internal and customer‑driven meetings.
• Facilitate and lead meetings with field workforce staff as required.
• Monitor and resolve matters related to work procedures, conflicts, complaints, damages, accidents, and delays.
• Ensure that all field reports are completed and submitted as required.
• Work in close partnership with QA/QC teams to ensure installation quality meets project specifications; take ownership of punch list resolution and continuous improvement.
• Show strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor junior field staff, participate in site walks, and represent the telecom discipline in cross‑functional meetings.

• Solid knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to low‑voltage and structured cabling systems installation and construction.
• Strong background in coordinating testing and commissioning activities, validating performance and functionality of all telecom systems before turnover. Deep knowledge of testing and commissioning processes, including OTDR, power meter validation, and quality assurance protocols.
• Ability to read and understand complex design documents, drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Expertise in managing complex fiber‑optic and structured cabling systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
• Proven ability to oversee field validation of telecom designs, proactively identifying and resolving conflicts or design gaps.
• Ability to identify changes or discrepancies in design documents, drawings, and specifications that would prompt RFIs and potential changes to scope, work and time.
• Skilled at developing work‑activity schedules and sequencing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled at conflict resolution and managing differences and diversity in the workplace.
• Ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of personnel including upper management, clients, other craft partners and vendors.
• Expertise in managing change control from a technical perspective—assessing…